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Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans (SCALA) 

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Germany and Colombia partner to transform agriculture for climate resilience
12/02/2026

Deep in Colombia’s páramos and drylands, German officials saw how Indigenous knowledge and smart policy are transforming climate pledges into farmer profits and restored ecosystems. The SCALA programme’s blend of ancestral wisdom, private investment, and hard data is now a model the world can follow. Read more...

Translating climate policies into real-world solutions
05/02/2026

Climate change brings unpredictable rains and rising heat to Cambodia’s farmers, threatening crops and livelihoods. Now, through the SCALA programme, national climate plans are translating into action—backed by millions in new investments—to build real resilience in agrifood systems. Read more…

Strategic finance for climate action: How the SCALA programme supports countries in catalyzing public and private investment
17/12/2025
Agrifood systems face a staggering investment gap, receiving just one-twelfth of the climate finance they need despite bearing the brunt of climate impacts. The SCALA programme is helping bridge this gap by working hand-in-hand with countries to build evidence, create bankable projects, and support the leveraging of both public and private capital—proving that strategic support can unlock transformative investment at scale. Read more...
FAO and UNDP launch new in-depth analysis of national adaptation plans
26/11/2025
SCALA's latest analysis presented at COP 30, highlights both progress and challenges in national adaptation planning for agrifood systems. While all developing countries prioritize the sector, the report reveals significant gaps between planning ambitions and implementation realities.  Read more...
COP30: Landmark report finds countries’ climate agrifood ambitions undermined by funding gaps
18/11/2025

At COP30, a new FAO and UNDP report issues a stark warning: despite being a top adaptation priority in national plans, agrifood systems are critically underfunded, receiving only 20% of the needed finance. The analysis, "Agrifood Systems in National Adaptation Plans," reveals this critical gap is undermining countries' climate ambitions and leaving food security vulnerable.

How Thailand’s maize farmers are building resilience
16/10/2025
Facing prolonged droughts and intense floods, Thai farmers are safeguarding their crops with new knowledge and tools. Through the SCALA programme, they are adopting climate-smart practices—from detailed field record-keeping to nature-based solutions—that strengthen local resilience. Their story i...
5 ways to make agriculture and food systems more resilient
16/10/2025

Climate change is reshaping how we grow, trade and share food — putting millions of livelihoods at risk. Through the SCALA programme, UNDP and FAO are working hand in hand with countries to strengthen agriculture and land use systems, turning national climate goals into action on the ground. Discover five evidence-based strategies to transform agriculture and food systems for a sustainable, climate-resilient future. Read more...

Building climate-resilient livestock in Egypt
07/10/2025

As heat and water stress challenge Egypt’s livestock farmers, the SCALA programme is turning evidence into action—helping communities and businesses adopt climate-smart solutions that protect livelihoods, empower women, and secure a resilient livestock sector.

Advancing ecosystem-based adaptation at UN Climate Week 2 in Ethiopia
18/09/2025
The SCALA programme took center stage at recent UN Climate Week events, showcasing how it advances ecosystem-based adaptation and implementation in the agriculture and land use sectors. The team highlighted success stories from countries like Colombia and Ethiopia, proving how multi-stakeholder collaboration can turn national climate plans into transformative local action.
German Donor Mission Highlights SCALA’s Role in Strengthening Mongolia’s Agriculture and Land Use
14/09/2025
The German donor of the SCALA programme recently visited Mongolia to review its success in building a climate-resilient agriculture sector. The mission highlighted SCALA’s work in strengthening policies and delivering practical solutions for local herders and farmers. Read more...